This is a very tough variety, 1875 S type 1/2, micro s, the s being made for use on dimes. AU58 [IMG] [IMG]
I'd call it a 40, surfaces look nice. I agree.. the "55" on the 2x2 is .... optimistic. amended: pcgs 35, NGC 40
Oh and for the report hungry, the CRO Road Report is worth reading as always. https://www.coinraritiesonline.com/road-report/
Thanks for the report, considering you aren't feeling well. Glad you were able to acquire some half cents! I'm sure you will post photos...
I think she spelled her first name "Mae"
and my 1833, an AU55: [IMG][IMG]
And as for the coin in the OP, "caveat emptor."
now THAT's an NT coin!
Beautiful half cent, Kanga.
Here's an 1819: [IMG][IMG]
I kind of lean toward the "dark side" of US coins myself. Only started collecting them within the last 7-8 years though so still have all of mine.
sold today for about $1425 which is in the neighborhood of full retail for a fine, the coin in question has VF details.
" If the coin gets too high before the end I'll run it on up early." Not sure I understand this. How do you know the coin is getting "too high...
It's legit.
MS65? great photos of a splendid coin.
I really can't see any flaws, so went with 67. Maybe PL, but I really don't understand the criteria for that so didn't add it to my vote. The...
NIce coin!
As to which design I prefer, I think draped bust wins. But, the heads of 1807-1808 have a dignity to them that that seems lacking in later years....
Nice set you have going, MIGuy, and thanks for the historical info. It's fun to put together a circ set of bust halves as most are available and...
Here is an 1876-CC with the small/wide cc mintmark. [IMG][IMG]
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